🌱 Law Enforcement Memorial + Accident Sends Three People To Hospital

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 78 Low: 50.
• Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 78 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Twin Falls:

1. Law enforcement held a memorial service in Twin Falls over the weekend. The memorial honored the lives of 75 Idaho police officers who have lost their lives over its history. It was also a time to recognize the current officers serving in law enforcement during a dangerous challenging time, where felony records and fentanyl incidents have continued to increase. (KMVT)
2. Natural Grocers will be taking over the vacant Bed Bath & Beyond space near the canyon in Twin Falls. After many consumer reports wishing that there was a location in Twin Falls, Natural Grocers has fulfilled that wish. The grocery chain believes that it will be able to serve the Twin Falls market by providing products that will fuel people's outdoor adventures which are abundant in the area. They also hope to be a neighborhood grocery store for everyone's grocery needs, offering the city with organic healthy foods and supplements at affordable prices. (Times-News)
3. Three people were transported to the hospital after a crash in nearby Jerome on Sunday. At 2:21 a.m., police were called to the area near 357 W. 300 N, where a GMC Yukon collided head-on with a tractor pulling a farm implement. The driver of the SUV was transported to the hospital via helicopter, and the two passengers in the vehicle were transported by ambulance to the hospital. The crash is still being investigated as of Monday. (KMVT)

Today and tomorrow in Twin Falls:

Tuesday, May 16

• Virtual Story Time, Hosted By Twin Falls Library (10:30 AM)

Wednesday, May 17

• Ribbon Cutting At Floor Coverings International (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Lane closures on Filer Avenue near Blue Lakes are starting today. The closure is due to a new utility line crossing. The Chevron Gas Station and WaFad Bank will be limited to one shared lane for alternating traffic in both directions. (KMVT)
• A section of Main Avenue between Nevada Street and Blue Lakes Boulevard will close for three weeks to replace a water line. Construction on the line started yesterday and will be closed until the deteriorating line can be dug up from underneath the road and replaced with a new line, which could be up to three weeks. (Twin Falls City Hall via Facebook)
• Local company Kimberly Nurseries has put out a video reminding people not to overwater already established plants when putting in new ones. Too much water can actually be harmful to the growth of your plants, so when planting and watering new plants you get from the nursery be sure not to overwater the existing ones! (Kimberly Nurseries via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.